Spirulina groundnut Chikki

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• The Mysuru-based Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) has developed Spirulina groundnut Chikki that can provide micro-nutrients and boost the immunity of people during this time of the pandemic.

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• It has used Spirulina as well as the tasty, nourishing groundnuts to prepare Chikki that is rich in micro-nutrients such as Vitamin A, Beta Carotene, and easily digestible algal proteins.

The Income Tax Department of Karnataka and Goa region has distributed 500 kilograms of CFTRI Chikkies to migrant laborers in Bengaluru and surrounding areas.

Spirulina is a biomass of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that can be consumed by humans and animals. The three species are Arthrospira platensis, A. fusiformis, and A. maxima. Cultivated worldwide, Arthrospira is used as a dietary supplement or whole food.

 

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